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posted Jun 4, 2019 8:17:15 PM

Do I send both copy 2's that I received of my w2 with state return or only send in one of the copy 2's that both state to be filed with employees state income tax return?

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 8:17:17 PM

If you are mailing in a state tax return, then you only need to include in the mail one Copy 2 for each W-2 that you received. Sometimes, the W-2 forms printed and sent to employees may have one form serve two purposes.  For example, many W-2 form printing companies utilize one form to be used for both Copy 2 (to be sent in with state return) and the same form for Copy C (to be kept for employees records), but typically both purposes will be listed on the bottom of the form.    

If your state return is being e-filed, you more than likely will not be required to mail in the Copy 2 of your W-2 to the state. You will want to review the instructions received along with your e-filed tax return summary.

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 8:17:17 PM

If you are mailing in a state tax return, then you only need to include in the mail one Copy 2 for each W-2 that you received. Sometimes, the W-2 forms printed and sent to employees may have one form serve two purposes.  For example, many W-2 form printing companies utilize one form to be used for both Copy 2 (to be sent in with state return) and the same form for Copy C (to be kept for employees records), but typically both purposes will be listed on the bottom of the form.    

If your state return is being e-filed, you more than likely will not be required to mail in the Copy 2 of your W-2 to the state. You will want to review the instructions received along with your e-filed tax return summary.